Medal Madness 5K, 10K, & 13.1M, Boone, NC (04)
- Date Sat 24th January 2026
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Boone, North Carolina
- Price $33.80 - $70.90
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for the exhilarating Medal Madness event taking place on Saturday, January 24, 2026, in Boone, North Carolina! This exciting day will feature races for all types of runners, including a 5K, 10K, and a challenging half marathon distance of 13.1 miles. The races kick off at 8:30 AM, with packet pickup available from 8:00 AM to 8:20 AM, ensuring you’re all set for a fantastic day of running.
The 5K course is a fun and scenic out-and-back route, perfect for both beginners and seasoned runners, while the 10K will have participants tackle the course twice for an extra challenge. Rounding out the event, the half marathon will take runners on a thrilling four-loop adventure. With a generous time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes, there's ample opportunity to soak in the beautiful surroundings of Watauga County. Don't forget, every finisher will receive a medal to commemorate their achievement! Come join the fun and celebrate the spirit of running at Medal Madness!
The 5K course is a fun and scenic out-and-back route, perfect for both beginners and seasoned runners, while the 10K will have participants tackle the course twice for an extra challenge. Rounding out the event, the half marathon will take runners on a thrilling four-loop adventure. With a generous time limit of 3 hours and 30 minutes, there's ample opportunity to soak in the beautiful surroundings of Watauga County. Don't forget, every finisher will receive a medal to commemorate their achievement! Come join the fun and celebrate the spirit of running at Medal Madness!
Organiser's Description
RACE INFORMATION
The race starts at 8:30 AM.
Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup.
No on-site registration.
5K & 10K COURSE (1.56M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6082729063
The course is an out and back. (3.11M)
5K does the course one time.
10K does the course two times.
HALF MARATHON COURSE (1.64M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6401735737/
The course is an out and back. (3.275M)
Half Marathon does the course four times.
COURSE TIME LIMIT
3 hours and 30 minutes.
FINISHER MEDALS
https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php
SHIRT AND GEAR SHOP
https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php
BEST COSTUME
https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php
SERIES POINTS
https://usroadrunning.com/S.php
AWARDS
https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND INFORMATION
https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php
US ROAD RUNNING
https://usroadrunning.com [https://usroadrunning.com/]
The race starts at 8:30 AM.
Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before the race starts.
All runners must register on RunSignup.
No on-site registration.
5K & 10K COURSE (1.56M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6082729063
The course is an out and back. (3.11M)
5K does the course one time.
10K does the course two times.
HALF MARATHON COURSE (1.64M)
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6401735737/
The course is an out and back. (3.275M)
Half Marathon does the course four times.
COURSE TIME LIMIT
3 hours and 30 minutes.
FINISHER MEDALS
https://usroadrunning.com/FinisherMedals.php
SHIRT AND GEAR SHOP
https://usroadrunning.com/Gear.php
BEST COSTUME
https://usroadrunning.com/BestCostume.php
SERIES POINTS
https://usroadrunning.com/S.php
AWARDS
https://usroadrunning.com/Awards.php
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND INFORMATION
https://usroadrunning.com/FAQ.php
US ROAD RUNNING
https://usroadrunning.com [https://usroadrunning.com/]
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